Illuminated Headgear Cover

ABSTRACT

A cover for helmets, hardhats, caps and other gear worn on the head, (collectively called headgear) with electro-luminescent (EL) lighted wire/s array or a plurality of light emitting diodes (LED&#39;s) attached to the cover to provide enhanced visibility and safety for the wearer at night or in dark areas. The cover can be made of the EL wire/s itself, the LED connecting wires, fabric, expandable cloth, netting, mesh, latex, silicon, other expandable materials and hard or pliable plastic. The cover can be temporarily attached to headgear by means of an elastic or rubber band, drawstring, clips, wire or Velcro and/or permanently attached with adhesives. Batteries attached to the headgear cover power the EL light wire/s and/or LED&#39;s. The EL wire/s and/or LED&#39;s are attached to the headgear cover by cloth thread, clear thread, plastic thread, fishing line, glue, staples, clips, Velcro, zip ties, twist ties or other device.

REFERENCES CITED:

U.S. Pat. No. Date Inventor Current US Class 1,363,408 December 1920Guinzburg  2/68 1,754,114 April 1930 Manos  2/46 2,176,953 October 1939Bloom    2/175.6 2,424,414 July 1946 Oppenheimer    2/175.6 3,015,104March 1960 Crosson  2/171 3,155,981 February 1963 McKissick  2/4224,106,124 August 1978 Green  2/422 D299,180 January 1989 Gentes D29/1225,357,409 October 1994 Glatt 362/105 5,408,393 April 1995 Becker 362/1055,479,325 December 1995 Chien 362/105 5,638,544 June 1997 Sump   2/6.66,061,836 May 2000 Peters    2/175.6 6,113,244 September 2000Baumgartner 362/106 6,244,721 June 2001 Rodriguez 362/106 6,256,799 July2001 McGlasson  2/422 7,234,831 June 2007 Hanley 362/106 7,364,315 April2008 Chien 362/84  8,025,432 September 2011 Wainright 362/394

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The invention generally relates to helmets, hardhats, caps and othertypes of headgear covers and more specifically to any type of lightedheadgear cover.

BACKGROUND

Throughout the world adults and children alike, work and play outdoorswhen it's dark outside or at night. During the winter months in manyparts of the world the sun goes down in the early evening and it becomesdark while there are still many hours for productive work and play leftin a normal day. The fact that a sizable portion of the globalpopulation is engaged in either work or recreation when it's darkoutside suggests that a product that helps these people be “Seen” byvehicle traffic or others would be of great benefit. In addition, theuse of helmets, hardhats, caps and other headgear in industry andrecreation has been increasing in number and expanding in scope for thelast 30 years. The idea that if these people are wearing headgearalready and are working or recreating when it's dark, then anilluminated headgear cover would add an additional safety element bymaking these people easy to be seen by others.

A few examples of activities in which being seen when it's dark orgetting dark outside would be beneficial are; bicyclists, skateboardriders, roller-bladders, policeman, firemen or emergency medical servicetechnicians, construction and road workers, members of the military,joggers or runners, people walking their pets, skiers andsnowboarders—just about anyone performing their job or recreating atnight or in dark areas needs to be seen in order to be safe. Thisinvention is an inexpensive mass-market solution that can retrofit anyhelmet, hat or other headgear into a lighted safety device that can beseen from a considerable distance.

There are several types and styles of lighted safety helmets, hardhats,caps and other headgear that have been patented and are available toconsumers today. However, very few have the potential to be used as aninexpensive “add-ons” to non-illuminated headgear. Currently, no productunder US patent protection is a simple self-contained lighted headgearcover that is long lasting, easy to use and is visible from a distancein the dark, like the invention described herein. The drawings anddescription of the illuminated headgear cover herein have made variousattempts to provide for the uniqueness of this invention. To follow isbrief discussion of each of patents the inventor researched, none ofwhich would be infringed upon by the illuminated headgear cover herein.

Now, regarding what is “new” in the illuminated headgear cover discussedherein. The mechanism for holding a headgear cover to headgear is notnew to this illuminated headgear cover. The inventor has examined thefollowing methods of attaching headgear covers to headgear to determineif any patent infringement exists. Examples are: Guinzburg, (U.S. Pat.No. 1,363,408—December, 1920) describes an expandable bathing/shower capwith rubber or elastic around the bottom opening portion that goesaround the head. One of the embodiments of the illuminated headgearcover discussed herein also uses an elastic or rubber band to hold theheadgear cover to the headgear. The hat and or helmet covers describedin and Bloom, (U.S. Pat. No. 2,176,953—October 1939), Crosson, (U.S.Pat. No. 3,015,104—March 1960), McKissick, (U.S. Pat. No.3,155,981—February, 1963), Green, (U.S. Pat. No. 4,106,124—August 1978),Gentes, (U.S. Pat. No. D299,180—January, 1989), Sump, (U.S. Pat. No.5,638,544—June, 1997) are examples of patents issued for headgear coversthat use an elastic or rubber band to hold the headgear cover to theheadgear.

The patents issued to Manos, (U.S. Pat. No. 1,754,114—April 1930) andOppenheimer, (U.S. Pat. No. 2,424,414—July, 1946) describe hat coversthat use a pocket that causes compression or friction to hold theheadgear cover to the headgear. One of the embodiments of theilluminated headgear cover discussed herein also uses compression tohold the headgear cover to the headgear. All of the above patents haveexpired and indicate that there is nothing new in this form of attachinga headgear cover to headgear.

Newer and more sophisticated headgear covers have been patented inrecent years. Two of these new types of headgear covers were researchedby the inventor follow. Peters, (U.S. Pat. No. 6,061,836—May 2000) wasissued a patent for a slip-on elastic, fabric cover for hardhats and“the like”. It is made of an elastic material with at least onestiffened segment designed for logos, company name or other visualmedia. McGlasson, (U.S. Pat. No. 6,256,799—July, 2001) was issued apatent for helmet covers. These covers are designed to fit on top ofprotective helmets. The covers are padded, removable and are outfittedwith the characteristics animals, sea creatures and other designs, suchas teeth, fins, antlers, horns, claws, logos and other designs.

None of the helmet covers researched by the inventor indicated anyconflict with the illuminated headgear cover described herein.

There have been many patents issued for LED and EL illuminated headgearand headgear attachments. The inventor has examined the following LEDand EL illuminated headgear to determine if any patent infringementexists. Glatt, (U.S. Pat. No. 5,357,409—October, 1994), was issued apatent for an illuminated safety helmet with LED's housed within thehelmet and that protrude out of the helmets core so the light can beseen on the outside of the helmet. Baumgatner, (U.S. Pat. No. 6,007,213December, 1999 and U.S. Pat. No. 6,113,244—September, 2000), was issuedpatents for illuminated helmets that use LED's as the light source anduse fiber optic cable or wire loop to transmit the light. Wainright,(U.S. Pat. No. 8,025,432—September, 2011) was issued a patent for aminiature, battery operated air tight light emitting module having LED'sthat project at least two different frequencies of light energy. TheLED's are attached to a thin elastic band allowing a module or series ofmodules to be attached to the exterior surface of various types ofhardhats and helmets.

Chien, (U.S. Pat. No. 5,479,325 December, 1995 and U.S. Pat. No.7,364,315 April, 2008) was issued a patent for a headgear with an EL(electro-luminescent) light strip and a tubular EL (electro-luminescent)panel(s) light device, respectfully . The first of these patents, forthe EL light strip, concentrates on the electrical design and placementof the EL lights inside a transparent enclosure, which is then attachedto the headgear, but does not cover the headgear. The second of thesepatents, for the tubular EL panels, describes a bendable flat EL panelthat has a much narrower width than a EL light wire and can bemanipulated into various shapes and applications.

Rodriguez, (U.S. Pat. No. 6,244,721—June, 2001) was issued a patent foran illuminated helmet device. This patent centers around the light onthe helmet being automatically activated by a pressure switch within thehelmet that turns on the light the helmet is placed on the head. Thereis also discussion about using a photovoltaic panel to recharge thepower supply.

Hanley, (U.S. Pat. No. 6,733,150—May, 2004; U.S. Pat. No.7,086,831—August, 2006 and U.S. Pat. No. 7,234,831—June 2007) was issueda patent for a headgear with forward illumination. This patent dealswith a type of headgear that is intended to help the wearer see in no orlow light situations by forward pointing LED's that are built into thefront of the headgear to illuminate an area in front of the wearer.Becker, (U.S. Pat. No. 5,408,393—April, 1995) was issued a patent for aU-shaped helmet light. Becker's patent is similar to Hanley's in that itis designed to help the wearer see forward. However, in Becker's designa U-shaped housing holds the lights and it is attached to the intendedheadgear, rather than being built into the headgear.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The invention provides various illuminated headgear covers and methodsfor their use. The cover is provided for use with helmets, hardhats,caps and other types of headgear. The cover comprises a flexible orrigid cover material in various sizes, shapes and colors. The coverdescribed herein is designed to fit around, on top of and to cover allor part of existing helmets, hardhats, caps and other types of headgearnot intended to be included in this patent. When placed on the humanhead, around or over any headgear, the invention transforms that head orheadgear into an easy to be seen illuminated visual safety device thatis designed to be used by the wearer to increase their visibility atnight or in dark place.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective top view of the illuminated headgear cover withEL wire on a helmet.

FIG. 2 is a perspective side view of the illuminated headgear cover withEL wire on a helmet.

FIG. 3 is a perspective bottom view of the illuminated headgear coverwith EL wire on a helmet.

FIG. 4 is a perspective top view of the illuminated headgear cover withLED's and connecting wires on a helmet.

FIG. 5 is a perspective top view of the illuminated headgear cover withEL wire not on a helmet.

FIG. 6 is a perspective top view of the illuminated headgear cover withLED's and connecting wires not on a helmet.

FIG. 7 is a perspective bottom view of the illuminated headgear coverwith LED's and connecting wires not on a helmet.

FIG. 8 is a perspective side view of the illuminated headgear cover withLED's and connection wires on a helmet.

FIG. 9 is a perspective side view of the illuminated headgear cover withLED's and connection wires not on a helmet.

FIG. 10 is a perspective side view of the illuminated headgear coverwith EL wire not on a helmet.

FIG. 11 is a perspective top view of the illuminated headgear cover withthe EL wire itself acting as the cover on a helmet.

FIG. 12 is a perspective top view of the illuminated headgear cover withthe LED's and the LED wires themselves acting as the cover on a helmet.

FIG. 13 is a perspective bottom view of the illuminated headgear coverwith the EL wire itself acting as the cover on a helmet.

FIG. 14 is a perspective side view of the illuminated headgear coverLED's and connecting wire/s on a hardhat or cap style headgear.

DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Although specific terms are used in the description to follow for thepurpose of clarity, these terms are intended to refer only to theparticular structure of the invention selected for illustration in thedrawings, and are not intended to define or limit the scope of theinvention.

The invention provides various covers that may be attached too a widevariety of headgear. The headgear that may be used with the inventiontypically consists of a hard shell protective exterior, however theinvention can be used with caps, hats and other soft and/or otherpliable headgear or used directly on the head. The headgear cover may beconstructed of a flexible material that may be placed about the exteriorof the headgear. The covers may be manipulated so that they generallyconform to the shape of the headgear. However, in some cases, the coversmay be constructed to have different overall shapes to be fitted tovarious different types of headgear. In some cases the covers may beconstructed of a rigid material or may be constructed of the EL and/orLED connecting wires themselves.

Referring now to FIG. 1, embodiment one of the illuminated headgearcover is shown with EL wire/s in a top view on a type of headgear. Theheadgear cover 1 is made of an expandable material that conforms roughlyto the shape of 2 the headgear and the headgear cover 1 is covering 2the headgear. 3 shows the EL wire/s attached to 1 the headgear cover.The lead wire 4 runs from the power pack/battery case 5 to the EL wire/sto power the lights on 1, the headgear cover.

Referring now to FIG. 2, embodiment one of the illuminated headgearcover is shown with EL wire/s in a side view on a type of headgear. Theheadgear cover 1, is partially covering 2 the headgear. 3 shows the ELwire/s attached to 1 the headgear cover. The power pack/battery case 5is attached to 1 by means of a pocket, VELCRO, wire, elastic, rubber orother device that allows the wearer to remove 5, the battery pack toreplace the batteries. An elastic or rubber band 12 is shown below 5 andis attaching the headgear cover 1 to the headgear 2. The visibleheadgear 9, is partially shown below the elastic or rubber band 12. Theheadgear cover 1 does not fully cover the headgear 2, however 1, theheadgear cover may fully cover the headgear.

Referring now to FIG. 3, embodiment one of the illuminated headgearcover is shown with EL wire/s in a bottom or underneath view on a typeof headgear. The headgear cover 1 is covering 3 the headgear. Thisheadgear is shown with a visor 8, that is partially covered by 1. 9 isthe protective core of the headgear and 10 are protective pads for thetop of the head inside the headgear. 5 is the battery pack and 11 is theattachment mechanism that connects 5 the battery pack to 1 the headgearcover. The attachment mechanism 11, may be a pocket, cloth thread, clearthread, plastic, plastic thread, fishing line, glue, staples, clips,Velcro, zip ties, twist ties or other device that holds the battery-packto the headgear cover. 12 is an elastic or rubber band, drawstring, wireor VELCRO that attaches 1 the headgear cover to 3 the headgear.

Referring now to FIG. 4, embodiment two of the illuminated headgearcover is shown with LED's and connecting wires in a top view on a typeof headgear. The headgear cover 1 is made of an expandable material thatconforms roughly to the shape of 2 the headgear and the headgear cover 1is covering 2 the headgear. The lead wire 4 runs from the powerpack/battery case 5 to the EL wire/s to power the lights on 1, theheadgear cover. The LED connecting wires 13, are run under 1, theheadgear cover, and above 2 the headgear in way that the wires are notseen, with 14, the LED's themselves protruding through small openings in1, the headgear cover, in such a way as to be exposed above and visibleoutside 1, the headgear cover.

Referring now to FIG. 5, embodiment one of the illuminated headgearcover is shown with EL wire/s in a top view without being placed on anyheadgear. The headgear cover 1 is made of an expandable material thatconforms roughly to the shape of the headgear it is intended to cover.When 1 is off of any headgear, 1 the headgear cover, deforms into anirregular compressed shape. The EL wire/s 3, have also compressed theirshape and are attached to 1 the headgear cover. The lead wire 4 runsfrom the power pack/battery case 5 to the EL wire/s to power the lightson 1, the headgear cover.

Referring now to FIG. 6, embodiment two of the illuminated headgearcover is shown with LED's and connecting wire/s in a top view withoutbeing placed on any headgear. The headgear cover 1 is made of anexpandable material that conforms roughly to the shape of the headgearit is intended to cover. When 1 is off of any headgear, 1 the headgearcover, deforms into an irregular compressed shape. The lead wire 4 runsfrom the power pack/battery case 5 to the EL wire/s to power the lightson 1, the headgear cover. LED connecting wire/s 13, are run under, 1 theheadgear cover and above 2 the headgear in way that the wires are notseen when the headgear cover it on the headgear. The LED's, 14, arecoming through small openings in 1, the headgear cover, in such a way asto be exposed above and visible outside 1, the headgear cover.

Referring now to FIG. 7, embodiment two of the illuminated headgearcover is shown with LED's and connecting wire/s in a bottom orunderneath view without being placed on any headgear. The headgear cover1 is made of an expandable material that conforms roughly to the shapeof the headgear it is intended to cover. When 1 is off of any headgear,1 the headgear cover, deforms into an irregular compressed shape. Thelead wire 4 runs from the power pack/battery case 5 to the LED wire/s topower the lights on 1, the headgear cover. LED connecting wire/s 13, arerun under or inside 1, the headgear cover, in way that the wires canonly be seen, from the underneath view, with 14, the LED's comingthrough small openings in 1, the headgear cover, in such a way as to beexposed above and visible on the outside of 1, the headgear cover. Thepower pack/battery case 5, is attached to 1 by means of a pocket,VELCRO, wire, elastic, rubber or other device that allows the wearer toremove 5, the power pack/battery case, to replace the batteries. 12, isan elastic or rubber band, drawstring, wire and/or VELCRO that attachesor holds 1, the headgear cover onto the headgear.

Referring now to FIG. 8, embodiment two of the illuminated headgearcover is shown with LED's and connecting wire/s in a side view on theheadgear. The headgear cover 1, is partially covering 2 the headgear.The LED's, 14 are attached to 1, the headgear cover, the LED connectingwire/s 13 are shown inside or under the surface of 1, the headgearcover. The power pack/battery case 5 is attached to 1 by means of apocket, VELCRO, wire, elastic, rubber or other device that allows thewearer to remove 5 to replace the batteries. An elastic or rubber band,12, is shown below 5 and is attaching 1, the headgear cover to 2, theheadgear. The exposed or non-covered portion of the headgear 9, ispartially visible below the elastic or rubber band 12. The headgearcover, 1 can fully or partially cover 2, the headgear.

Referring now to FIG. 9, embodiment two of the illuminated headgearcover is shown with LED's and connecting wire/s in a side or frontalview without being placed on any headgear. The headgear cover 1 is madeof an expandable material that conforms roughly to the shape of theheadgear it is intended to cover. When 1 is off of any headgear, 1 theheadgear cover, deforms into an irregular compressed shape. The leadwire 4 runs from the power pack/battery case 5 to the LED wire/s topower the lights on 1, the headgear cover. LED connecting wire/s 13, arerun under, 1 the headgear cover or inside 1, the headgear cover in waythat the wires can only be seen, from the underneath view with 14, theLED's coming through small openings in 1, the headgear cover, in such away as to be exposed above and visible on the outside of 1, the headgearcover. The power pack/battery case 5, is attached to 1 by means of apocket, VELCRO, wire, elastic, rubber or other device that allows thewearer to remove 5 to replace the batteries. 12, is an elastic or rubberband, drawstring, wire and/or VELCRO that attaches or holds 1, theheadgear cover onto the headgear.

Referring now to FIG. 10, embodiment one of the illuminated headgearcover is shown with EL wire/s in a side or frontal view without beingplaced on any headgear. The headgear cover 1 is made of an expandablematerial that conforms roughly to the shape of the headgear it isintended to cover. When 1 is off of any headgear, 1 the headgear cover,deforms into an irregular compressed shape. The power pack/battery case5, is connected to the El wire/s 3. EL wire/s 3, is run on the outersurface or the top of 1, the headgear cover, in way that the wires canbe seen on the outside 1, the headgear cover. The power pack/batterycase 5, is attached to 1 by means of a pocket, VELCRO, wire, elastic,rubber or other device that allows the wearer to remove 5 to replace thebatteries. 12, is an elastic or rubber band, drawstring, wire and/orVELCRO that attaches or holds 1, the headgear cover onto the headgear.

Referring now to FIG. 11, embodiment three of the illuminated headgearcover is shown with EL wire/s in a top view on 2, a type of headgear. Inthis embodiment of the headgear cover, the EL wire/s 3, form theheadgear cover without any underlying material, by being connectedtogether in a flexible mesh or netting type of pattern. This pattern isconnected to itself 15, by either cloth thread, clear thread, plastic,plastic thread, fishing line, glue, staples, clips, Velcro, zip ties,twist ties, knots in the EL wire itself or other device. When connectedtogether, the EL wire/s 3 becomes the illuminated headgear cover thatfits around and under 7, the edge of the headgear, and over 2 theheadgear. The lead wire 4 runs from the power pack/battery case 5 to theEL wire/s to power the lights on 1, the headgear cover. The powerpack/battery case 5 is attached to 1 by means of a pocket, VELCRO, wire,elastic or rubber band, glue or other device that allows the wearer toremove 5 to replace the batteries.

Referring now to FIG. 12, embodiment four of the illuminated headgearcover is shown with LED's and connecting wire/s in a top view on 2, atype of headgear. In this embodiment of the headgear cover, the LED's 14and connecting wire/s 13, form the headgear cover without any underlyingmaterial, by being connected together in a flexible mesh or netting typeof pattern. This pattern is connected to itself 15, by either cloththread, clear thread, plastic, plastic thread, fishing line, glue,staples, clips, Velcro, zip ties, twist ties, knots in the LEDconnecting wire itself or other device. When connected together, the LEDconnecting wire/s 13 becomes the illuminated headgear cover that fitsaround and under 7, the edge of the headgear, and over 2 the headgear.The lead wire 4 runs from the power pack/battery case 5 to the EL wire/sto power the lights on 1, the headgear cover. The power pack/batterycase 5 is attached to 1 by means of a pocket, VELCRO, wire, elastic orrubber band, glue or other device that allows the wearer to remove 5 toreplace the batteries.

Referring now to FIG. 13, embodiments three and four of the illuminatedheadgear cover are shown with EL wire/s and/or LED's and connectingwire/s in a bottom or underneath view on a type of headgear. Theheadgear cover 3, is made out of the EL wire/s or LED's and connectingwire/s themselves and is covering 7, the outer shell of the headgear.This headgear is shown with a visor 8, that is partially covered by 3,the headgear cover. 9 is the protective core of the headgear and 10 areprotective pads for the top of the head inside the headgear. The leadwire 4 runs from the power pack/battery case 5 to the EL wire/s and/orthe LED's and connecting wire/s to power the lights on 3, the headgearcover. 12 is an elastic or rubber band, drawstring, wire or VELCRO orother device that attaches 3 the headgear around and under 7, the edgeof the headgear.

Referring now to FIG. 14, embodiment one, two, three or four of theilluminated headgear cover is shown with in a side view on a hard hat orother type of cap style headgear, in this example the cover is usingLED's and connecting wire/s . The headgear cover 1, is fully covering 2the outside of the headgear. The LED's 14 are attached to 1, theheadgear cover. The LED connecting wire/s 13 are shown inside or underthe surface of 1, the headgear cover. The power pack/battery case 5 isattached to 1 by means of a pocket, VELCRO, wire, elastic, rubber orother device that allows the wearer to remove 5 to replace thebatteries.

What is claimed is:
 1. A cover for helmets, hardhats, hats, caps andother gear worn on the head, (collectively called headgear), comprising:a temporary or permanently attached headgear cover; battery operatedelectro-luminescent (EL) wire/wires array and/or light emitting diodes(LED's) with connecting wire/wires attached to the headgear cover; amechanism to attach the cover to the headgear; a mechanism to attach theEL and/or LED wires to the headgear cover; a mechanism to attach thepower pack/battery case to the headgear cover.
 2. A cover for headgearas in claim 1 wherein said cover is constructed of fabric, expandable ornonexpendable cloth, reflective or non-reflective material, netting,mesh, latex, silicon, other expandable or nonexpendable materials, anelectro-luminescent (EL) wire itself, the light emitting diodes (LED's)connecting wires, and hard or pliable plastic.
 3. A cover for headgearas in claim 1 wherein said cover is removable and temporarily attachedto headgear by means of by an elastic or rubber band, a drawstring,hooks, clips, wire, compression, VELCRO and/or is self adhering.
 4. Acover for headgear as in claim 1 wherein said cover can be permanentlyattached to headgear by means of glue or other adhesives.
 5. A cover forheadgear as in claim 1 wherein said cover has a light source/sconsisting of EL wire/wires array and/or a plurality of LED's attachedto the cover.
 6. A cover for headgear as in claim 5 wherein said ELwire/wires array and/or a plurality of LED's is attached to the cover bymeans of cloth thread, clear thread, plastic, plastic thread, fishingline, glue, staples, clips, Velcro, zip ties, twist ties, other deviceor compression.
 7. A cover for headgear as in claim 5 wherein said ELwire/wires array and/or a plurality of LED's that are battery operatedand attached to a power pack/battery case.
 8. A cover for headgear as inclaim 1 wherein said cover has a pocket, cloth thread, clear thread,plastic, plastic thread, fishing line, glue, staples, clips, Velcro, zipties, twist ties or other device that holds the power pack/battery casethat powers the EL wire/wires array and/or a plurality of LED's onto theheadgear cover.
 9. A cover for headgear as in claim 6 wherein saidattached EL wire/wires array and/or a plurality of LED's traverses thecover back and forth side to side multiple times or back and forth frontto back multiple times or in other varieties of patterns.
 10. A coverfor headgear as in claim 6 wherein the EL or LED wires are attached oneither the inside or outside of the cover.
 11. A cover for headgear asin claim 1 wherein said cover comes in multiple shapes, colors and sizesto fit different applications for Bicycle-helmets, Firefighting-helmets,Military-helmets, Skateboard-helmets, Snowboard-helmets, Ski-helmets,Scuba-helmets, Emergency Medical Personnel hats, Police hats,Construction hardhats, Mining helmet and hats, Running caps, and anyother type of headgear.
 12. A cover for headgear as in claims 1 thought11 that can be worn directly on the head.
 13. a cover for headgear as inclaim 1 wherein the cover be a fully or partially cover the headgear.